Origin
Chatsworth, CA
Afternoon in Chatsworth on Saturday
Local time
1:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chatsworth, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chatsworth, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Traveling from Chatsworth to Los Angeles is a quick 30.6-mile journey that typically takes about 40 minutes under normal conditions. Because this route is entirely within the Pacific Coast region, it serves as a straightforward transition between the San Fernando Valley and the heart of the city. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major infrastructure, making this a perfect one-day excursion that does not require an overnight stay. With fuel costs estimated at $4, the trip is highly affordable for commuters or those heading into the city for the day. Expect a practical, no-nonsense drive that connects two central California hubs efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Freeway | 16.2 mi | 20m |
| Ronald Reagan Freeway | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Golden State Freeway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| De Soto Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Devonshire Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Spring Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Aliso Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hollywood Freeway
— 16.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatsworth, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on Devonshire Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Devonshire Street
2
Turn left onto De Soto Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
De Soto Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward CA 118 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto CA 118
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ronald Reagan Freeway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ronald Reagan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 118
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5 South: Los Angeles
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 5
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden State Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 153B
Toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on CA 170
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Hollywood Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 2C
Toward Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on West Aliso Street
409 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Aliso Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto North Spring Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Spring Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto West 1st Street
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 1st Street
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward CA 118 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward CA 118 East
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 153B
Toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
7
30.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Broadway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2C
Toward Broadway
7
30.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
North Spring Street
Turn right onto North Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
30.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
West 1st Street
Turn left onto West 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.03 one way
$14.07 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Los Angeles, CA
Afternoon in Los Angeles on Saturday
Local time
1:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Clear
N 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 87% of your time spent navigating major thoroughfares. You will transition between the Ronald Reagan Freeway, the Hollywood Freeway, and the Golden State Freeway to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on the Hollywood Freeway, where you will cover 16.2 miles of high-speed transit. Because this route relies heavily on major freeways, the experience is defined by steady, high-volume traffic rather than technical or winding local roads. It is an efficient way to cross the region, though you should be prepared for the constant pace of interstate travel.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on Hollywood Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hollywood Freeway and Ronald Reagan Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 30.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Chatsworth, CA
Full guide →Chatsworth is in the San Fernando Valley in the Los Angeles metropolitan area in Southern California.
Arriving in Los Angeles, CA
Full guide →“Tinseltown” · Founded 1781
Frank Lloyd Wright is said to have quipped, "Tip the world over on its side and everything loose will land in Los Angeles," a quote that has since been repeated both by those who love and hate L.A. The "City of Angels" is home to people who hail from all parts of the globe and an important center of culture, business, media, and international trade. However, it's most famous for being a major center of the world's television, motion picture, and music industry, which forms the base of the city's status and lures visitors for its show business history and celebrity culture. Visitors are also drawn to Los Angeles for its Mediterranean climate and numerous beaches, which gave birth to California's famed surf culture.
Top landmarks
- • Hollywood Walk of Fame — more than 2,700 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks...
- • Hollywood Sign — sign reading "HOLLYWOOD" located in Los Angeles, California, United States
- • Getty Center — campus of the Getty Museum and other programs of the Getty Trust in Los Angeles
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on Hollywood Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Los Angeles, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Los Angeles, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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